The average pay increase where I worked is capped at 3%. If I get 4 someone else gets 2. This year ... no increase for the higher ups. They are going to try to do something for the support staff. We may loose some people over it.

This is always the trick they play. They do about 3% a year which can't keep pace with the market, promotions or years of experience. Then they'll do a huge adjustment to bring you to below were you should be and expect you to be oh so grateful for it. Then go back to the old tricks.